Outbound Ohio

  How I Try Not to Feel in the Doldrums After the Fun of Vacation Is Over A home looks inviting in this illustration of an umbrella wreath at the front doorstep. By Anna Krejci Traveling home after a vacation can sometimes take all day and can be emotionally draining.  Sometimes it is overwhelming to think about all the work that awaits you.  I love having a free day at home the first full day that I am back from a trip, so I try to arrange my schedule to allow it.  Here are some ways that I unwind at home after enjoying a trip.  I’ve tried all of them, and I think they helped me adjust back to my routine. After a long trip home, take the next day for yourself.  I use the time to sleep in, unpack, do laundry, write in my journal about my trip and sip refreshments.  My spouse usually picks up a flower bouquet for our home. Delight in coming back to a clean home after your trip.  I clean our house before I go on a vacation, which includes putting cl...